England secured Euro 2025 glory after defeating world champions Spain in a dramatic penalty shootout.
Chloe Kelly’s winning spot kick and Hannah Hampton’s saves proved decisive for the Lionesses in a gripping contest that ended 1-1 after extra-time.
The Lionesses became the first England team in history to defend a major tournament title, but did it the hard way again after suffering an early setback when Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey broke the deadlock with a superb header.
But Sarina Wiegman’s side rallied in the second half through Alessia Russo, who leaped high to bury a header after a delightful cross from substitute Kelly, on for the injured Lauren James, who had passed a late fitness test.
England survived a scare in extra-time after good play from the reigning Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati and the world champions’ slick passing cut the Lionesses open before Salma Paralluelo missed inside the six-yard box after an audacious attempt at a backheeled finish. But Hampton and Kelly stepped up in the shootout to secure a 3-1 win.
Follow live reaction and analysis from the Euro 2025 final between England and Spain, below:
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Key points: England v Spain Euro 2025 final
- Kelly buries penalty to win shootout 3-1 as Lionesses defend European title
- 57' GOAL! Russo buries header to equalise [ENG 1-1 ESP]
- 25' GOAL! Caldentey drives a powerful header past Hampton to break the deadlock [ENG 0-1 ESP]
- 20' What a chance! Hemp denied by Coll from a tight angle [ENG 0-0 ESP]
- 3' SAVE! Coll denies Russo with Lionesses on top early in Basel [ENG 0-0 ESP]
Kelly: 'Representing England is never a given'
06:59
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Lawrence Ostlere
Kelly was rewarded with a permanent deal at Arsenal after her impressive loan spell.
"I knew that I had to get game time, and representing England is never a given. But what (Sarina) has done for the women's game, not just in England, but in the Netherlands, the whole women's game, she's taken it to another level."
Kelly: 'Thank you to everyone who wrote me off'
06:43
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Lawrence Ostlere
At the beginning of this year, Kelly was still at Manchester City, lacking playing time, and so unhappy that she took to social media to express her wish to leave the club and a situation she shared at the time had "a huge impact on not only my career but my mental wellbeing", even considering whether or not she wanted to stay in the game.
Kelly was left out of Sarina Wiegman's first squad due to a lack of minutes after securing a deadline-day loan move to Arsenal but was called up as an injury replacement in February and has enjoyed revelatory tournament, cementing herself as the most superlative of English super-subs.
"There were a lot of tears at full time," said Kelly, "Especially when I saw my family, because they are the people that got me through those dark moments and I am so grateful to be out the back end. If that's a story to tell someone who might be experiencing the same, then tough times don't last.
"Right around the corner was the Champions League final, I won that, and now a Euros final.
"So thank you to everyone who wrote me off. I'm grateful."
Kelly hails 'incredible woman' Wiegman
06:25
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Lawrence Ostlere
Chloe Kelly thanked her detractors and said England boss Sarina Wiegman "gave me hope when I didn't have any" after she fired home the winning penalty in their Euro 2025 final triumph over Spain in Switzerland.
Substitute Kelly - who scored the extra-time winner in the Euro 2022 final - cooly converted after Hannah Hampton made two spectacular saves and Salma Paralluelo missed, writing more personal history and a satisfying ending to a fairy-tale 2025, one that began with the 27-year-old doubting if she would even make this squad.
"She's amazing," said Kelly, asked about a coach who has now led teams to three consecutive European trophies.
"She is an incredible woman. What she's done for this country, we should all be so grateful. What she has done for me individually, she gave me hope when I probably didn't have any, and she gave me an opportunity to represent my country again."
Brown-Finnis hails Hampton saves
05:57
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Lawrence Ostlere
Former England goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis, speaking on BBC Radio 5Live, praised Hampton for two big saves in the shootout.
"Hannah Hampton has been put in the spotlight in this tournament," she said. "Has she stood up? Has she stood tall? The tallest of the tall, the biggest of big.
"To help your team win back-to-back European Championships - be proud Hannah Hampton."
White 'so proud' of England team
05:21
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Lawrence Ostlere
Ellen White, part of the England squad that won Euro 2022, said: "This England team just epitomises resilience don't they? The mentality, the hard work, the togetherness. I want to burst into tears I'm so proud of every single one of them.
"Sarina Wiegman has won three Euros in a row, that's extraordinary, and that girl Chloe Kelly, wow, that mentality to score that winning penalty, and credit to Hannah Hampton as well."
Kelly has been at the centre of so much late drama in this tournament, and it felt fitting that she struck the winner.
And White added: "It was a ridiculous penalty with that much pressure. I love the confidence, everything about her energy. She's had an up-and-down year but she's come out on top."
‘I don’t miss penalties twice’: Chloe Kelly’s ice-cold confidence
04:45
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Jamie Braidwood
Chloe Kelly's ice-cold confidence shone through in her post-match interview after her winning spot kick during penalties secured England's Euro 2025 win.
The Lionesses became the first England team in history to defend a major tournament title with their victory against Spain.
Kelly's winning goal followed two huge saves from goalkeeper Hannah Hampton.
"I don't miss penalties twice," the Arsenal forward told the BBC.
"I was cool. I was composed then. I knew I was gonna hit the back of the net."
How much do England women’s players get paid?
04:15
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Jamie Braidwood
England are once again European champions, this time at Euro 2025, but there remains a significant pay gap when it comes to what the Lionesses players earn financially this summer.
Jubilant Princess Charlotte celebrates Lionesses Euro 2025 win with her father Prince William
03:45
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Jamie Braidwood
A jubilant Princess Charlotte has been spotted celebrating alongside her father, the Prince of Wales, as England secure back‑to‑back European Championship titles.
Hannah Hampton’s comeback story defies belief and leads England to Euro 2025 glory
03:15
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Jamie Braidwood
It was, as Sarina Wiegman said, a “fairytale”. But Hannah Hampton had believed from the start, having proved everyone wrong just to reach Euro 2025. Even when Hampton overcame the doubts and the advice of doctors who said she would not become a goalkeeper, she did not believe the England fans would welcome her after replacing a legend between the posts in Mary Earps.
Sarina Wiegman details how England claimed glory at ‘chaotic and ridiculous’ Euro 2025
02:45
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Jamie Braidwood
England manager Sarina Wiegman hailed her team for coming through the “most chaotic and ridiculous tournament we have played” after leading the Lionesses to Euro 2025 glory in Basel.
England defeated world champions Spain on penalties to defend their European title as Hannah Hampton made crucial saves in the shootout and Chloe Kelly scored the decisive kick.
The Lionesses led for just four minutes and 52 seconds during the knockout stages of the tournament, requiring comebacks and late goals to get over the line and become the first England team to win a major title on foreign soil.
England hero Lucy Bronze reveals she played entire Euro 2025 with fractured tibia
02:15
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Jamie Braidwood
England defender Lucy Bronze revealed she played through the entirety of Euro 2025 with a fractured tibia after becoming a two-time European champion with the Lionesses.
Bronze, 33, is the oldest member of England’s squad and started all six games during the tournament, including their dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Spain in the final. Bronze also defied injury to play a key part in England’s quarter-final comeback over Sweden.
Ex-captain Houghton pinpoints England mentality
01:45
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Lawrence Ostlere
"Chloe Kelly has been through so much this year and to see her score that winning penalty to bring back that trophy for England is so unbelievable...
"The journey this team has been in is something I'd never ever predict. To come back from the France game, to perform against the Netherlands and Wales and then the extra-time games, to be successful you need all 23 players and the staff as well all aligned. This mentality is scary."
Ex-captain Houghton pinpoints England mentality
01:07
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Lawrence Ostlere
Former England captain Steph Houghton called the mentality of the Lionesses "scary" after they beat Spain 3-1 on penalties to retain their European title.
England have not always been at their best in this tournament, losing their opening game against France, then needing penalties to beat Sweden and extra time to see off Italy on their way to the final.
But they have repeatedly found a way as manager Sarina Wiegman made it three European titles in a row.
"It's incredible, I've no words," Houghton said on BBC Sport. "This England team never gives up. There's been times in this tournament where they've had backs to the wall but that is the mentality of being a Lioness.”
Spanish royal house makes statement
Monday 28 July 2025 00:44
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Lawrence Ostlere
And the Spanish royal family said:
“The Princess Leonor and the Princess Sofia have greeted the players of the Spanish Women's Football Team. After the final, we are proud of you! Surely, with your quality and effort, many more successes will come.”
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez
Monday 28 July 2025 00:23
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Lawrence Ostlere
Starmer’s Spanish counter-part has also put out a message tonight:
“Champions, always. Our Women's Spanish Football team, an example and pride of Spain.”
Prime Minister hails England's 'history makers'
Sunday 27 July 2025 23:59
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Lawrence Ostlere
Sir Keir Starmer has also issued a statement:
“Champions! Congratulations Lionesses, what a team. What a game. What drama. You dug deep when it mattered most and you’ve made the nation proud. History makers.”
King Charles congratulates England
Sunday 27 July 2025 23:43
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Lawrence Ostlere
The King has issued a statement congratulating England on their triumph – and setting them a new challenge.
“For more years than I care to remember, England fans have sung that famous chant ‘football’s coming home’. As you return home with the trophy you won at Wembley three years ago, it is a source of great pride that, through sporting skill and awesome teamwork, the Lionesses have made those words ring true.
“Well done, Lionesses. The next task is to bring home the World Cup in 2027 if you possibly can!”
Wiegman: Euro triumph was chaos
Sunday 27 July 2025 23:26
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Lawrence Ostlere
"We said we can win by any means and that's what we have shown again today. I am so proud of the team and the staff. It is incredible.
"I just can't believe it, but I have a medal around my neck and we have a trophy. It has been the most chaotic tournament on the pitch - all the challenges we had on the pitch against our opponents.
"From the first game it was chaos. Losing your first game and becoming European champions is incredible. Football is chaos."
Wiegman hails England's spirit
Sunday 27 July 2025 23:10
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Lawrence Ostlere
Sarina Wiegman hailed England's team spirit as she savoured the "chaos" of their successful Euro 2025 defence.
Wiegman's side lost their opener to France and needed extra time in all of their games after the group stage in Switzerland, but emerged victorious in the most nail-biting and dramatic fashion.
The 55-year-old, who has now won the last three Women's European Championships – previously with Netherlands in 2017 and England in 2022 – said on BBC One: "I can't believe it. The word 'team' really described who we are, a team.”
Bronze: We never stopped believing
Sunday 27 July 2025 22:50
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Lawrence Ostlere
The Chelsea defender admitted the tournament in Switzerland had been one of the most demanding of her career.
"I do not think we ever stopped believing in ourselves. There was a lot of noise from the outside, but we stayed united and gave everything," Bronze said.
"To win it on penalties shows just how inspiring this team is to be part of.
"Today we showed resilience. We have shown everyone that you should always believe in yourself, no matter what others say."
Bronze: I played through the pain
Sunday 27 July 2025 22:37
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Lawrence Ostlere
England defender Lucy Bronze revealed that she had played the entire tournament with a fractured tibia.
"I have actually played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia, and then I have hurt my knee on my other leg," Bronze said on Sunday after helping the Lionesses to edge Spain 3-1 on penalties after the final ended 1-1 following extra time.
"That's why I got a lot of praise from the girls after the Sweden game, as I've been in a lot of pain. If that's what it takes to play for England, that's what I'll do."
We deserved more, says Spain coach Tome
Sunday 27 July 2025 22:15
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Lawrence Ostlere
Spain took a first-half lead but England equalised through Alessia Russo and battled superbly to take the game to a 1-1 draw and a shootout.
"I think we were better, but football is a sport where the best team doesn't always win.England are an excellent national team, they showed their level during the tournament. They draw, and then they defend themselves to get the penalties," Tome said.
The 42-year-old coach could not hide her disappointment that her squad had come up short of another major title.
"This is our profession. what we worked for, what they worked for deserved a different ending," she said.
"That's why today I have the feeling that we almost reached it, but it's gone. I really value all the work done -- we wrote history during the whole tournament, and the team was good," Tome added
We deserved more, says Spain coach Tome
Sunday 27 July 2025 21:59
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Lawrence Ostlere
Spain coach Montse Tome was left ruing her side's inability to take their chances as the world champions fell to a penalty shootout by England in the Women's Euros final on Sunday after they dominated a game that finished 1-1 after 120 minutes.
The Spaniards had 24 attempts on goal, but England's grit and determination dragged them to a shootout where they came up short, failing to convert three of their four spot-kicks as Chloe Kelly fired England to victory.
"I think this team deserved more. I think we worked hard for a long time to reach this moment, to reach this final against a high-level national team as an event and what we saw in the game makes me think that the team deserved it," Tome told a media conference.
"This is a sport, you must know how to lose, and today we missed the penalties."
England only had one key trait over Spain – but it led them to Euro 2025 glory
Sunday 27 July 2025 21:49
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Lawrence Ostlere
Here’s our chief football writer, Miguel Delaney, writing from the stadium in Basel:
History repeated, once as another triumph, twice with force. Chloe Kelly again decided the European Championship for England, this time with a penalty of such ferocity that it fittingly reflected the fight and spirit of this team.
It was proper grit, proper character… Yes, proper England, who remain European champions. Sarina Wiegman’s side produced another miracle in this tournament, as she claimed a third successive winners’ medal in the competition.
These are all historic feats in themselves, but they are elevated by the manner of this glory. It went to even deeper wells of resolve than Kelly winning it in extra time at Wembley against Germany three years ago. And to manage that against this world champion Spanish side, in this way, is the best illustration of this team’s spirit. It shouldn’t really have been possible given how they went behind.
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Next up!
Sunday 27 July 2025 21:20
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Chris Wilson
Once this victory sinks in, attention will soon turn to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil! That’s just the way it is in football...
That tournament takes place between 24 June and 25 July.
Will England have a trophy parade after winning Euro 2025?
Sunday 27 July 2025 21:10
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Chris Wilson
England defeated Spain in dramatic fashion after Chloe Kelly’s winning penalty secured Women’s Euro 2025 glory and now they will prepare for a parade in London.
The Lionesses will show off their trophy on Tuesday 29 July after leaning on goalkeeper Hannah Hampton during the shootout, with the Chelsea shot-stopper thriving to deny Mariona Caldentey and Aitana Bonmati, while Salma Paralluelo missed the target completely.
Sarina Wiegman’s side, playing their third successive major final, rallied after an early setback in the first half at St Jakob Park.
Why Beth Mead had to retake her penalty in England’s dramatic Euro 2025 shootout win over Spain
Sunday 27 July 2025 20:59
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Chris Wilson
Beth Mead was forced to retake England’s first penalty in their dramatic Euro 2025 final shootout with Spain due to the new double-touch rule.
The second-half substitute was nominated as England’s first penalty taker, and duly fired the ball down the middle of Spain goalkeeper Catalina Coll’s goal. But Mead had clearly kicked the ball twice, hitting it against her standing foot as her boot slipped on the grass, and replays confirmed what referee Stephanie Frappart suspected.
Kicking the ball twice is not allowed from the penalty spot and previously that would have meant Mead’s goal being immediately chakled off.
Bronze: "We got the job done"
Sunday 27 July 2025 20:50
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Chris Wilson
Today was Lucy Bronze’s 36th appearance at a major tournament for England.
“I have actually played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia, and then I have hurt my knee on my other leg,” she tells the BBC.
On ITV, she adds: “We’ve seen it all, even with Beth re-taking the first one [penalty].
“We didn’t do it the easy way, but we always believed in ourselves and it showed.
“It’s so different, last Euros we played fantastic, this one we showed a different side, a fight, a resilience,” she adds.
“We were reigning champions but we were fresh faced. It’s an amazing achievement, but we never doubted ourselves.
“It’s just…I don’t think I can put it into words. I’m so proud of playing for England, I’d do anything for this team to win.
“There’s nothing I can say to express the feeling I have.
“We’ve inspired the nation in a different way,” she adds as she finishes.
Bronze says she played with a broken tibia
Sunday 27 July 2025 20:45
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Chris Wilson
Lucy Bronze has just told the BBC that she played the entire tournament with a fractured tibia!
We’ll being you more quotes from that one soon.
Leah Williamson: 'What an honour'
Sunday 27 July 2025 20:40
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Chris Wilson
When asked what this win means, a beaming Leah Williamson says “everything”.
“The girls who have won twice, for the ones who’ve never won it before, I’m so happy for them. What an honour to be in this time.
“I believe it but I’m struggling. Everything we say, try and live by, we do, and every single person who shows up every time. We stuck to the game plan.
“So many players that have done so much, they give everything, before we even get to the football bit.
“I feel I should be saying something monumental, but I just don’t have the words.
“I’m so proud, and I feel so lucky. Everyone turned up today, and that’s what happens.
“It is staying home,” she adds as she finishes.
ENGLAND WIN EURO 2025!
Sunday 27 July 2025 20:33
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Chris Wilson
Agyemang reacts
Sunday 27 July 2025 20:24
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Chris Wilson
Michelle Agyemang is next to speak to ITV.
“Yeah, I think straight after I cried my eyes out again. It feels surreal, im so grateful we’re hre, at the beginning it didn’t seem like we’d get here,” she says.
“It means a lot to me. It’s such a short amount of time, I’m so thankful,” she adds on being a ball girl a few years ago.
“Maybe stressing me out a bit less! I can’t complain!” she says on the tournament.
“I love you, and thank you for all the support,” she says to her family. “To share it with them, it’s beautiful”.
“I want to keep working hard, doing all I can to help my club and country,” she adds as she finishes.
Wiegman reacts
Sunday 27 July 2025 20:20
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Chris Wilson
I can’t believe it,” says Sarina Wiegman.
“Sometimes you think, when is this going to stop? I’m just going to enjoy the moment. This team, how we step up and never give up...[it’s amazing].
“We won, and I think we’ll have a party.”
When asked if she cried as the winning penalty went in, she adds: “Later on, something sunk in. I thought, oh my goodness, what’s happening here?
“It’s lovely. We just tried to win every game, and it’s really nice when it works!
“I’m just really proud of the team, the staff, how the staff put so much effort into the job, how they prepare.”
“Let’s first celebrate a little bit,” she says when asked if there’s more to come.
England player ratings v Spain: Hannah Hampton stars as Lionesses win women’s Euro 2025 final
Sunday 27 July 2025 20:15
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Chris Wilson
England are European champions again after triumphing in a dramatic Women’s Euro 2025 final in Basel.
Substitute Chloe Kelly fired in the winning penalty as England completed another spectacular shootout comeback to defend their title and beat world champions Spain 3-1 on penalties.
Here is how England’s players rated.
ENGLAND WIN EURO 2025!
Sunday 27 July 2025 20:10
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Chris Wilson
‘We are the Champions’ rings around St. Jakob-Park as England lift the trophy!
They are champions of Europe for a second time.
ENGLAND WIN EURO 2025!
Sunday 27 July 2025 20:06
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Chris Wilson
The England squad are now going up to collect their medals ahead of the trophy lift!
Carney: Hampton 'arguably player of the tournament'
Sunday 27 July 2025 20:05
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Chris Wilson
Karen Carney is full of praise for Hampton, saying: "She is exceptional with her feet, but what set her apart, was claiming crosses, stopping penalties.
“For me she's arguably player of the tournament,” she adds.
Agyemang wins young player of the tournament!
Sunday 27 July 2025 20:02
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Chris Wilson
The awards forth tournament are being given out now, with Michelle Agyemang awarded the best young player of the tournament!
Aitana Bonmati wins player of the tournament.
Michelle Agyemang named Young Player of the Tournament!
Sunday 27 July 2025 20:01
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Jamie Braidwood at St Jakob Park
Incredible! The England players were lined up waiting to give Spain a guard of honour, then they parted ways to allow Michelle Agyemang to collect the Young Player of the Tournament award! The 19-year-old scored two goals to save England twice in the knockout stages. They would not be here without her.
Hampton: 'We're the team that never gives up in this tournament'
Sunday 27 July 2025 20:00
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Chris Wilson
Hannah Hampton is next to react, and she calls England “the team that never gives up in this tournament”.
“It was massive, I don't really know what was going on. They just yelled at me, the fans, it's an amazing moment, I don't think I'll come to terms with what has happened for a while.
"I knew she [Kelly] would step up and score. It was an amazing moment,” she adds.
"It's up there, that's for sure,” she adds when asked if it’s the best day of her life.
“There are a lot of things I had to deal with before the tournament, my teammates helped me through. To stand here, as back-to-back Euros winner [is amazing]” she adds.
Kelly reacts
Sunday 27 July 2025 19:55
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Chris Wilson
Chloe Kelly has just won a second Euros for England, and she’s the first to speak to ITV.
“You know what, this teams shows exactly what it’s like to be English. I’m so proud, it’s unbelievable,” she says.
She returns to cal it “a huge moment for every girl out there with that dream, you can do it! Keep shooting for the stars.”
